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X517 WVK

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

115,192 mi
Last recorded115,192 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX517 WVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 115,192 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 115,189 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 108,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on back of hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 104,664 miles

Central Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel arch rusty edged

Nearside Rear axle slight leak of oil

Nearside Rear leaf spring slightly separated

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty edged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front flexi slightly twisted

Offside Front wheel edge rusty edged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp lens covered with red tape

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pad warning lamp on

under cover and trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Dec 2017 104,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Central Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel arch rusty edged

Nearside Rear axle slight leak of oil

Nearside Rear leaf spring slightly separated

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty edged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front flexi slightly twisted

Offside Front wheel edge rusty edged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear flexi slightly insecure

Offside Rear fog lamp lens covered with red tape

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pad warning lamp on

under cover and trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Nov 2016 99,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front door corroded

Nearside Front wing `corroded

Nearside Rear Oil leak diff seal ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear door corroded next to bottom hinge

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

brake pad warning lamp on

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2016 99,282 miles

Front Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap snapped (7.2.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front door corroded

Nearside Front wing `corroded

Nearside Rear Oil leak diff seal ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear door corroded next to bottom hinge

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

brake pad warning lamp on

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2015 95,416 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake backing plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake backing plate detereorated

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside sill corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2015 95,416 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake backing plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake backing plate detereorated

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside sill corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2014 92,483 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

hand brake lever travel high

o/s/f tyre outer tread worn

small stone chip front screen

Fail 4 Dec 2014 92,340 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

hand brake lever travel high

o/s/f tyre outer tread worn

small stone chip front screen

Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,352 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 21 Nov 2013 88,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Nov 2012 83,748 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 83,742 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 80,530 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

n/s/f and o/s/f bumper ends loose

Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,530 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

n/s/f and o/s/f bumper ends loose

Pass 3 Dec 2010 75,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 69,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes coated in underseal

Fail 5 Dec 2009 69,621 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 4 Dec 2008 63,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 63,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 56,164 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 55,964 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2006 48,093 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 40,092 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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X517 WVK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 157,576 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X517 WVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X517 WVK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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